South Shore Campground
South Shore Campground
South Shore Campground offers 22 campsites (including walk-in tent sites and RV-friendly options up to 35 feet) on the south shore of Lower Bear River Reservoir in the Eldorado National Forest at 5,900 feet elevation.
The campground provides vault toilets and potable water, with a boat ramp located about a mile away at Bear River Resort, which also offers showers, dump station, and boat rentals for a fee.
Open June through September with reservations available up to 6 months in advance; the location is ideal for fishing, swimming, boating, canoeing, and kayaking on the reservoir.
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